Tom Compernolle
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Tom•Compernolle |
| Used name | Tom•Compernolle |
| Born | 13 November 1975 in Brugge (Bruges), West-Vlaanderen (BEL) |
| Died | 16 June 2008 in Zedelgem, West-Vlaanderen (BEL) |
| Measurements | 171 cm / 53 kg |
| Affiliations | AS Rieme, Ertvelde (BEL) |
| NOC |  Belgium |
Biography
Tom Compernolle was one of the Belgium’s foremost distance runners in the early 21st century, together with Mohammed Mourhit. He won Belgian titles in the 5000 m in 2001, 2002 and 2004, and the cross country championship in 2004. His best international performance was a tenth place at the 2006 European Championships. After a brief spell at a professional running team, he joined the army in 2007. At a training in Zedelgem, the truck carrying Compernolle got off the road and crashed, killing the 2004 Olympian.
Personal Best: 5000 – 13:14.75 (2004).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Summer Olympics | Athletics | BEL |
Tom Compernolle | |||
| 5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 14 h2 r1/2 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (At a training in Zedelgem in June 2008, the truck carrying Compernolle got off the road and crashed.)